Accounting for a Life
Intrinsic, defined as belonging naturally; essential, inherent and ineradicable. In the context of my work as the head of IFAW, we have a guiding principle: Individual animals possess intrinsic value. In other words, all wildlife has value — whether a "monetary"
Greening The Economy: How Manufacturing, Technology & Individuals Can Help
Greening the economy is not a slogan, it is a matter for all of us, and a vital one that can make a huge difference, not only to save the planet but, more practically, to make more money. This article
The Impact of Climate Change on the Economy
Globalization has led to the rapid development of industries, nations, and economies worldwide. Countries have become so interconnected and reliant on each other for trade, manufacturing, and procurement that issues starting in one nation may end up causing major economic
Africa Must Remain A Strategic Priority for Europe
We are in the midst of a crisis that threatens our lives, our jobs, and our prosperity. In the corridors of power and their administrations, the current upheaval will turn the tables, with new priorities for the European Union and
The Western Balkans and the EU-Russia Tug of War
Russia’s resurgent presence and strengthened role in the Balkan region has been the focus of increased attention and renewed interest in recent years. Highly catchy press titles such as “The Western Balkans are a testing ground in a new Cold
Containing Migration is a Mistake
Policies aiming to contain migration by force are a mistake. Here’s why. Emigration is a consequence of political and economic corruption in Latin America. There are structural conditions that expel and oblige citizens, more specifically from Guatemala and other countries in
How the SDGs Help Businesses Effectively Measure and Collaborate to Address the Climate Crisis
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. B Corp Badger Pursues Long-Term Social and Environmental Action Plan That Aligns with Sustainable Development Goals The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted in
Ethical Fashion Accessories That Incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. B Corp SOKO Creates App to Connect Artisans With Business Opportunities The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 by the United Nations
Is there a global financial crisis lurking round the corner?
Let's start by examining the recent measures taken by the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed). On 12/19/2018, the Federal Reserve increased the federal funds rate from 2.25% to 2.5%. It was a controversial decision given that the US economy was growing
Shrinking the environmental footprint of mining
Almost every element in the periodic table has a use in modern society, and we are consuming them in larger volumes because of growing economies and technological innovations. Exotic elements from the periodic table like Neodymium, one of the rare
Global Partnership: How it Empowers Sustainable Development
Collaboration and multi-stakeholder partnerships have now become overused terms, new fashionable expressions adopted by companies, public institutions and the non-profit ecosystem. They have been presented as the answer to the demands of a growingly complex world and to the challenges
Prosperity: It’s Just Algebra
Because I believe the path to prosperity is a logical one, I will use an exact and logical science to map it out - mathematics. Now, draw back that sigh and refocus those glazed over eyes, because I’m not referring